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Producers in Ohio can protect themselves from nuisance lawsuits by enrolling their operation in an agricultural district, according to Ohio Farm Bureau Policy Counsel Leah Curtis.
“We have a right to farm law (in Ohio). We call it the ag district law here. You get the protection of a defense (against nuisance lawsuits). You also get some protection against eminent domain and water and sewer assessments,” Curtis said in a Legal with Leah podcast (listen below). “If you’re going to keep the land in ag, it’s a good idea to enroll it as an ag district.”
• What are the benefits of having an agricultural district designation?
You have a legal defense against nuisance lawsuits. Your agricultural operation is protected if it meets four criteria: it’s in an agricultural district, was established prior to the neighbors who are suing, the neighbors suing aren’t farmers and the farm-related activities don’t violate any other laws and are done in accordance with acceptable agricultural practices.
• How do you become an agricultural district?
The qualifications are the same as for the Current Agricultural Use Value (CAUV) program: at least 10 acres used for agricultural production or activities for three years and with an average yearly gross of at least $2,500 during that time period.
• Where do you apply?
By filling out a form at your county auditor’s office. The designation is good for five years.
Listen to Legal with Leah, a podcast featuring Ohio Farm Bureau’s Policy Counsel Leah Curtis discussing topics impacting farmers and landowners.
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